Social media users in China have been circulating two Google aerial photos comparing the Three Gorges Dam in 2009 and 2018. The comparison clearly shows that the dam has warped during those 10 years, which suggests serious structural weakness.
The state-owned dam operator issued a statement on July 8 to address netizens’ concerns. The statement said that the dam was safe. But since July 5, the company has closed off the dam for visiting tourists.
